Fostering seamless transitions from classroom to clinical practice
Fourth-year student Alex Goskowicz (left) reviews an ultrasound image with Molly Racette (MS’14; Dept. of Medical Sciences) in UW Veterinary Care’s emergency department. By Maggie Baum By prioritizing...
View ArticleSpring yard prep: Watch for these 6 possible pet hazards
By Grace Bathery With spring arriving, you can start preparing your garden. This seasonal shift brings an assortment of risks for our furry friends, including garden chemicals and lawn supplies. Many...
View ArticleSaving Suri: A foal’s journey from ‘noodle’ leg to being fully grown, healthy
By Simran Khanuja When Suri was born at a farm in Fall River, Wisconsin, in June 2023, she was as healthy and vibrant as any foal, with her striking black coat and a distinctive small star shape on her...
View ArticlePetco Love support gives pup Taffy more time with family
Thanks in part to support from the Petco Love and Blue Buffalo Cancer Treatment Support Fund, Taffy was able to get the care she needed. Above, Taffy in May 2024. (Courtesy of Dawn Decker) By Jack...
View ArticleLegacy fuels UWVC leadership in comprehensive cancer care
Jump to: UWVC cancer vaccine trial enters final phase The next specialists: Comprehensive oncology training at UWVC UW Vet Med clinicians continue to redefine how cancer is treated By Katie...
View ArticleWith help from Petco Love, Lola overcomes cancer and gets back to cuddling
By Grace Bathery Lola, a 15-year-old tabby, has always been a friendly and social cat. She loves to play with laser pointers and cuddle with her humans. But in late 2024, Lola started having problems...
View ArticleHoliday hazards: Keep these foods away from your pets
by Grace Bathery The holiday season is here, bringing with it all kinds of festive foods and occasions that revolve around eating, drinking, and being merry. As tempting as it is to include your pet...
View ArticleWinter hazards for large animals: What owners need to know as temperatures drop
by Simran Khanuja As winter settles in, livestock and horse owners should be prepared for a variety of cold weather challenges that can impact animal health. Chelsea Holschbach (DMV’14; Department of...
View ArticleCommon types of cancer in pets and what to watch for
by Simran Khanuja Building on a long history of leadership and innovation in the field, UW Veterinary Care’s (UWVC) comprehensive, integrated oncology service continues to transform how cancer care is...
View ArticleOne veterinarian, many roles: Molly Racette leads, heals, teaches in UWVC’s...
by Jack Kelly Clinician. Professor. Mentor. Counselor. Coach. Project manager. Molly Racette (MS’14; Department of Medical Sciences) plays all these roles and more during an average day in UW...
View Article8-Year-Old Feline Fergus Benefits From Aggressive Chop-25 Protocol Thanks to...
When Leah Starr noticed her 8-year-old cat, Fergus, had lost his appetite and was vomiting frequently, she knew something was wrong. A visit to his primary care veterinarian revealed an abdominal...
View Article8-Year-Old Hound, Blu, Pain-Free and Cancer-Free Thanks to Support of Petco Love
In April of 2024, Wendy Sperloen of Stoughton noticed a bump on the shoulder of her 8-year-old hound, Blu, who is part Greyhound and part Pointer. She wasn’t too concerned because Blu was still...
View ArticleFive-Year Partnership Between Petco Love and UW School of Veterinary Medicine...
MADISON, Wis. — March 31, 2025 — Marking the milestone of five years of partnership, the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is honored to once again be one of the top...
View ArticleBeau the Poodle: A Lesson in Living in the Now
Beau, an 11-year-old Poodle, got to experience normal daily activities – eating, drinking, barking, and grooming – more fully in his final months, thanks to the collaboration of a multi-disciplinary...
View ArticleProtect Your Pets from Winter Hazards
As the temperature drops and people and pets alike must face winter weather, the following precautions can help to keep animals safe and comfortable. Walking Woes In climates where winter weather...
View ArticleHonoring Compassionate Care and a Mother’s Memory
When the veterinarian who cared for Richard Magnus’ five exotic pet parrots unexpectedly passed away in March of 2020, he was justifiably worried about finding somebody who could handle his beloved...
View ArticleBehind-the-Scenes Veterinary Staff Help Surgeries Run Smoothly
When most people think of the operating room (OR), they picture doctors performing surgery. However, getting to that point takes lots of preparation. OR technicians and on-call student hourlies help...
View ArticleNeutering Know-How
Neutering (the surgical removal of both testicles to sterilize a male animal) is one of the most common procedures veterinarians perform. However, there are many myths surrounding whether neutering is...
View ArticleLegacy Continues for Dog Whose Cancer Treatment at UW-Madison Inspired Millions
The golden retriever Scout at an event at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in January 2020 celebrating the release of a Super Bowl ad featuring the school and Scout. Scout’s...
View ArticlePet Cancer Treatment Fund Helps Jubal Jump Back
Jennie and Steve Leffel love cats like no other. So, when their friend had a cat expecting kittens, the pair jumped to take care of one. They named the kitten Jubal and welcomed him to their family....
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